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pedicures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| one of your primary responsibilities as a practicing professional in the image enhancement industry is to ensure your client's | safety |
| the pedicure station should be set up to include a comfortable and ergonomically correct pedicuring stool or chair, a client's chair.and | client foot rest |
| what is another name for the ultimate foot bath that is fully plumbed w/ a basic chair and foot rest | throne-designed chair |
| the piece of equipment designed to keep supplies organized is called a | pedicure cart |
| equipment that is designed to add a special touch to a pedicure and add warmth for better penetration of conditioning ingredients is known as an | electric foot mitt |
| some unique health precautions for the application of paraffin must be considered for clients who are chronically ill, elderly, or suffer from | diabetes |
| a toenail------is similar in design to a fingernail nipper, but they are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle | nipper |
| a small instrument shaped like an ice cream scooper that allows for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds and cuticle area is known as a | curette |
| a metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction is called a | rasp |
| an implement used to smooth and reduce dry, flaky skin and smooth foot calluses is called | a pedicure paddle |
| pedicure materials that can be used for clients who have not worn open-toe shoes are | pedicure slippers |
| products used in the pedicure bath to soften the skin are called | foot soaks |
| water-based lotions that contain an abrasive are known as | exfoliating scrubs |
| ------ are concentrated treatment products often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin | masks |
| products used to help remove and smooth calluses are | callus softeners |
| an important part of the pedicure post-service procedure is to | advise the client |
| when setting the price list for your services, begin with the price of | a basic pedicure |
| when should a foot spa be disinfected, at a minimum | after each use |
| salons must always use an EPA-registered hospital-----that the label claims is a bactericide, virucide, and fungicide | disinfectant |
| when performing a pedicure, carefully clip the toenails so that they are | even with the end of the toe |
| when performing a foot massage during a pedicure, you should grasp the foot between your thumb and fingers at the | mid-tarsal area |
| hot stones used in pedicures are smooth and typically | basalt |
| products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue are | callus softeners |
| which massage technique is used most w/ a pedicure | effleurage |
| which of the following should never be placed in the foot bath w/ the client's feet | disinfectant |
| the chair a cosmetologist uses when performing a pedicure | should be ergonomic |
| a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and/or other beneficial ingredients is | a mask |
| exfoliating scrubs are usually -----lotions that contain-------- as the exfoliating agent | water-based/ an abrasive |
| in order to be on time for the next client you should be polishing----- after beginning a one-hour pedicure | 45-to 50 min |
| reflexology practitioners believe that stimulating or pressing certain reflexes or points on the feet can ------ to the specified areas | reflect positive energy |
| a paraffin bath | promotes circulation |
| an organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees is | salicylic acid |
| if a client books a standard pedicure and you discover that the feet are in unusually bad condition and will require more time than was scheduled, it is recommended that you | you will do the best you can in the time schedule, but another pedicure may be needed |
| scaly feet commonly require ------- treatment in the salon | weekly |
| massage given during manicures and pedicures definitely focuses on | relaxation |
| which of these implements is commonly known as a pedicure paddle | foot file |
| which of these is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate | nail rasp |
| a ---- is a small scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas | curette |
| many elderly clients have health issues that, when receiving pedicure services, require | exceptionally gentle care |
| which implement must be used carefully to prevent trapping the skin of the toe in the jaws | toenail nippers |
| how long are masks typically left on the client's skin | 5 to 10 min |
| if a client wants to drift off during a pedicure, it is recommended that you | allow the client the peace and tranquility they are seeking |
| clients should be warned not to shave their legs w/in ----- a pedicure | 48 hours before |
| some improvements in the feet require more than one appointment in services referred to as a | series |
| who bears the responsibility for ensuring that proper disinfection of the pedicure bath occurs | the salon and the technician |